Introduction Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a significant environmental factor influencing plant growth, development, and overall productivity. While plants have evolved natural defense mechanisms to cope with UV exposure, excessive radiation, particularly from UVB and UVC wavelengths, can lead to detrimental effects such as DNA damage, oxidative stress, reduced photosynthetic efficiency, and impaired growth. To mitigate READ MORE
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Allelopathy: How Plants Inhibit the Growth of Other Plants
Allelopathy is a ecological phenomenon in which plants release biochemicals, known as allelochemicals, into their environment to influence the growth, survival, and reproduction of other plant species. These allelopathic interactions can have both positive and negative effects, but they are most commonly associated with plant competition, where one species suppresses the growth of others to READ MORE
How Flowers Get Their Colors: The science behind
Flowers are among nature’s most enchanting creations fulfilling essential roles in ecosystems. Their hues—ranging from red and pink to yellow, orange, white, and blue—are not random but result from complex interactions of biological processes, cellular structures, and environmental conditions. The colors serve both aesthetic and functional purposes, primarily attracting pollinators and enabling plants to reproduce READ MORE